Analysts confirm the use of the HIMARS anti-aircraft missile system at facilities in the Belgorod region.
Ukraine have already started hitting territory of Russia with US weapons
The OSINTdefender analyst made these conclusions after studying ammunition fragments found in the Belgorod region and shown by Russian propagandists.
The analyst identified them as GMLRS guided missiles launched from M142 HIMARS.
This was the first use by the Ukrainian Armed Forces of US-provided weapons on the territory of Russia during the night. The results of this attack are still unknown, however, it seems that at least 8 missiles were launched from the Kharkiv region, the expert writes.
The analyst also studied the night footage of the launch of missiles from the HIMARS installation and came to the conclusion that this was the first episode of the use of this weapon on the territory of the Russian Federation.
The footage shows how at least eight missiles were fired from the M142 HIMARS installation south of Vovchansk, after which the air alert signals sounded in Russia, OSINTdefender writes.
Ukraine was allowed to strike the Russian Federation with GMLRS and HIMARS
Ukraine can use American GMLRS rockets, HIMARS artillery missile systems and other artillery systems to strike military targets on the territory of Russia.
The authorisation does not extend to ATACMS long-range surface-to-surface missiles.
This is stated in the material of The Wall Street Journal, the authors of which refer to unnamed US officials.
The publication noted that in order to defend against the Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region, the Defence Forces will be able to use American GMLRS rockets, HIMARS artillery missile systems and other artillery systems.
At the same time, changes in US policy will not apply to the use of long-range ATACMS surface-to-surface missiles on Russian territory.
Our policy of prohibiting the use of ATACMS [for strikes against the Russian Federation] or [other] long-range strikes inside Russia has not changed, the anonymous US official said.
